Screaming Eagle Orientation |
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At orientation, students and their guests will learn more about processes and resources at USI, meet faculty, staff and students, take care of any business needed and have lunch (provided). Students will also meet with an advisor and register for their first semester of courses. Students may bring up to two guests. Students should plan to be on-campus from 8:15 a.m.to 4:30 p.m. (Central time) on their orientation date.
Items to remember for orientation:
If you need to make changes to your orientation reservation (i.e., date, guests, orientation housing), log in with your myUSI username and password, and click on the Admitted Student Task List icon and then the Screaming Eagles Orientation Reservation task.
We look forward to seeing you at Screaming Eagles Orientation!
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Our Orientation Leaders work one-on-one with USI's incoming students and their families. They guide them in the right direction regarding their overall Orientation experience, the Admitted Student Task list, finding classes, navigating involvement opportunities, making friends, and more.
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Completing Online Orientation |
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Online Orientation will provide you and your family with information about advising, academic requirements, financial aid and billing, campus services, and resources and answer any other questions about attending USI. You will complete this orientation at your own pace. It will take you two to three hours to complete. You don't need to do it in one sitting, but you will need to log in with the same information for the system to remember where you left off. The online orientation combines videos and text and works best using the Google Chrome browser.
By completing online orientation, our goals are for students to:
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Develop a value for the importance of community within USI.
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Enhance knowledge of career paths, degrees and student success.
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Cultivate awareness and exposure to USI campus resources.
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Parent and Family Orientation |
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As a parent or family member, you play a vital role in your student's transition to college. We encourage parents and family members to participate in Parent and Family Orientation.
Online Orientation
We encourage parents and family members to go through the Parent and Family Online Orientation module. Reviewing all the material will take you two to three hours to complete. You have the option to fill out the intake form and it will take you step-by-step through the content. Online Orientation works best using the Google Chrome browser.
Screaming Eagles Parent and Family Orientation
At the on-campus orientation session, there will be specific sessions and workshops geared toward the parents and families of our new students. You will have opportunities to learn more about specific areas of interest and visit campus offices to take care of business. When students are completing their reservations for orientation, they will be able to sign up two guests for their orientation date. If your student has already made a reservation for Screaming Eagles Orientation, they can go back into their reservation and make edits on their Admitted Student Task List.
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June Orientation Resource Fair Punch Card Winners |
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The following students received ten punches on their Resource Fair Punch Card and were drawn to receive $50 FLEX Money. FLEX Money will be loaded to the winners' Eagle Access Card (student ID) at the start of the school year. Students will receive a confirmation email to the email provided on the punch card. FLEX Money can be used in the USI Bookstore, USI Dining operations, USI Rice Library, computer lab printers, copiers, or laundry. Congratulations, winners!
- Zach F. - June 2
- Sarah B. - June 3
- Madeline S. - June 10
- Avery M. - June 11
- Megan B. - June 23
- Sam D. - June 24
- Robyn P. - June 25
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Eat spaghetti and get USI ready |
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Our first spaghetti dinner event was so successful we decided to do it again, hosting another evening on campus from 5 to 7:30 p.m. CT Monday, July 11! At this time, you will be able to help your student take care of important next steps to attend USI in the fall while you and your family enjoy a complimentary spaghetti dinner. Please RSVP and join us and "get USI ready!"
If you have attended or are scheduled for Orientation, you do not need to participate in this event.
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2022 Admitted Student Zoom Series |
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The University of Southern Indiana is excited to offer informational zoom sessions on select Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. CST to answer questions and guide admitted students and their families through the next steps in the admission and enrollment processes. If you missed a session, you can watch the replay too.
- Tuesday, July 12 | Technology and Books
- Tuesday, July 26 | College Finance/Pay Your Bill
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Friday, July 15: Room notification - assignments and roommate information are available on the Housing portal
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Tuesday, July 19: Sign up form to reserve move in date and time available on the Housing portal.
Follow Housing and Residence Life on Instagram @usihousing.
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Student Financial Assistance |
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You may begin to accept, decline or reduce your Direct loan on your myUSI beginning mid-July. You will receive a postcard with instructions at the appropriate time.
Applications for Direct PLUS Loans for parents are available online at studentaid.gov.
In addition, first-time borrowers will need to complete the following at studentaid.gov: Entrance Counseling and Master Promissory Note (MPN).
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TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) |
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SSS at USI fosters an environment that advocates, serves, and mentors 140 first-generation, low-income and students with disabilities. Our student-centered program aims to prepare and empower our participants from the day they transition into college through earning their bachelor’s degrees. From enrollment to graduation, the SSS staff is dedicated to offering individualized assistance that will enhance all the program participants' academic, personal and professional potential. Apply now to join the SSS family.
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USI Dance Team and Cheer Team Information |
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Are you interested in becoming a part of USI's Dance (@usidanceteam) or Cheer (@usi.cheer) Team? If so, keep up with when sign-ups and tryouts are happening by following their pages. Don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
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Campus Visit and Tour Information |
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We are excited to continue offering in-person and virtual visits and want you to join us on-campus or online to learn more about the USI experience first-hand.
If you have questions concerning visiting campus, email Undergraduate Admissions at enroll@usi.edu or call 812-465-7056.
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As the University progresses through the semester, the health and safety of our campus community and visitors continues to be a priority. We monitor COVID-19 developments daily and follow recommendations and guidance from the State, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Indiana State Department of Health and local healthcare providers. |
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Please remind your student to check their USI email frequently. Your student's USI email is where they get confirmation links, updates about campus and information about classes. Helping them get in the habit of checking their email daily will help them succeed while at USI. Your student can access their USI email through the myUSI portal by clicking on the Eagles Mail icon under Eagle Apps.
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